This is the impression I get too. He certainly has alot of nerve.
What bothers me more is that our own politicians might give hime "the Whole Enchilada".
So it is safe to say more people are aware of this problem today than two years ago.
They just like the food at this restaurant. Every few years they will want another "Whole Enchilada" from the 5-star economic cuisine only offered in the USA.